Waggaman woman with cancer to benefit from fundraiser Saturday

The “Karen for Karen” dance and silent auction for Karen Delaney’s battle against acute myeloid leukemia will be Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at 307 Fourth St., Westwego, in the Old Fireman’s Hall.

Admission is $5 per person. For more information or to donate auction items, call Lisa Coudrain at 504.427.6650.

Delaney is in need of donations of both blood and platelets. To become a donor, call Ochsner’s Blood Donor Center at 504.842.3375.

An account has been established at Capital One Bank in the name of Karen Wyres Delaney as a way for the community to provide financial assistance to the Delaney family. Donations may be made at any branch location.

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On Easter morning, the parish children of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church and their families were treated to some old-fashioned fun -- an Easter egg hunt.

The event was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 13349, and members of the council placed 780 stuffed eggs in the field adjacent to the parish hall.

There were three age categories: children up to 4 years old, 5- to 7-year-olds and 8- to 10-year-olds.

It was evident by the smiles and laughter the children were having a great time. As they ran around gathering the eggs, they didn’t seem to mind (or even notice) the heat and humidity.

The winner in each age group was given a special prize: a large Easter basket filled with stuffed animals and lots of candy.

Sandra Smith is a Waggaman resident who writes about people and events of community interest. She can be reached at waggamannews@yahoo.com or 504.343.6916.